Basketball (NBA, College, etc.)

adub2adub wrote:From the replays, the hit by Ariza did not seem intentional and was a slight knock on the head. It just looked like a bad fall as seen live.

Yeah, it didn't appear to be flagrant... Fernandez just fell awkwardly.

Odom actually gets a 1-game suspension. Given Lamar's recent play ... the DJ might offer more production in substitute.

Irony of ironies, Odom gets suspended for leaving the bench... Maybe it'll snap him out of his funk. :fingerscrossed:

Lakers beat the Rockets in Houston, 102-96, thanks to a big 17-point fourth quarter by Kobe.

Josh Powell, subbing for Odom, chips in with a big 17 points and nine rebounds. :victory:

Lamar who???? :beaten:

Lakers practically duplicate yesterday's score by beating the Spurs in San Antonio, 102-95. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:Lakers practically duplicate yesterday's score by beating the Spurs in San Antonio, 102-95. :victory:

And a nice balanced attack, all five starters in double figures, Kobe and Gasol get 23 each. :applaud: [/list:u]

gaijinmark wrote: And a nice balanced attack, all five starters in double figures, Kobe and Gasol get 23 each. :applaud: [/list:u]

And there was a Lamar Odom sighting... :mrgreen:

From what I've seen, they should give Josh Powell some more playing time. :victory:

^^^Thanks for the Lakeshow info. guys. I rarely get to watch NBA

Lakers win their third straight on the current road trip, 92-77, over the Pistons, breaking a losing streak in Detroit dating back to 2002. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:Lakers win their third straight on the current road trip, 92-77, over the Pistons, breaking a losing streak in Detroit dating back to 2002. :victory:

That was the goofiest game I've seen in a long time. The Lakers were up by 13 at the end of the 1st quarter, down by 3 at half, back up by 15 at the end of the 3rd quarter and only one Detroit starter was in double figures. :crazy: [/list:u]

gaijinmark wrote: That was the goofiest game I've seen in a long time. The Lakers were up by 13 at the end of the 1st quarter, down by 3 at half, back up by 15 at the end of the 3rd quarter and only one Detroit starter was in double figures. :crazy: [/list:u]

It was a very streaky game... I really expected Detroit to have the final streak, given the Lakers recent past history for blowing leads. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
given the Lakers recent past history for blowing leads. :sweat:

Speaking of which, Lakers go from an 81-59 lead to a 103-95 win in less than a quarter and a half. Which triggered a severe case of CPD (chronic profanity disorder) on my part. [/list:u]

gaijinmark wrote: Speaking of which, Lakers go from an 81-59 lead to a 103-95 win in less than a quarter and a half. Which triggered a severe case of CPD (chronic profanity disorder) on my part. [/list:u]

I had the same attack as you... Along with tossing items at the TV. :grumble:

After a great start to their road trip, the Lakers have now lost two straight, the last being a loss to the lowly Bobcats, who seem to have the Lakers' number, 94-84. :sweat:

Is it just me, or have they been on the road for about the last two months? :beaten:

gaijinmark wrote:Is it just me, or have they been on the road for about the last two months? :beaten:

As of today, yes. :beaten:

It's finally decided: Michigan State vs. North Carolina in the Men's NCAA Finals...

Go Spartans!!! :victory:

Sorry BMW, I have UNC on my bracket. :sweat:

dochira wrote:Sorry BMW, I have UNC on my bracket. :sweat:

You and the Prez. ;)

I lost interest after that wonderful showing by UCLA. :beaten:

gaijinmark wrote:I lost interest after that wonderful showing by UCLA. :beaten:

Yeah, they stunk up the joint against Villanova... :shakehead:

Lakers try their absolute hardest to lose to the Clippers by blowing a 20-point lead, but manage to win, 88-85. :shakehead:

What a pathetic display. :grumble: